Primary School

Building a Firm Foundation through:

- Phonics based Literacy
- Comprehensive Numeracy Skills
- Life Skills
- Character Development

 


FOUNDATION PHASE (Grade 1-3)

  • Life Skills
    Opportunities for co-operative learning and
    development of thinking skills
     
  • English
    Spelling, Word building, Reading, Handwriting, Oral;
    Development of grammar and comprehension skills;
    THRASS - an exciting approach to phonics
     
  • Afrikaans and isiZulu
     
  • Computer Skills
     
  • Media
     
  • Mathematics
    Lots of concrete hands-on activities &
    development of problem solving skills;
    MATHLETICS
     
  • Art
     
  • Outreach/Serving opportunities
     
  • Introduction to technology
     
  • Extra-mural Activities
    Music, drama, art club, computer club
     
  • Sport for boys and girls
    A wide variety during and after school
     
  • Recognition of character development
     
  • Biblical Integration
     
  • Scripture memorisation
     
  • Small classes (max. 20)

 

INTERMEDIATE PHASE (Grades 4 - 6)

  • Qualified, enthusiastic teachers catering for the unique needs of Intermediate Phase learners
  • Small classes (max 25)
  • Offering a balanced programme for the development of the whole child in spiritual and character development
    Bible education curriculum; Individual pastoral care;
    Personal prayer times; Core value training;
    Thought-provoking assemblies; Relevant class devotions
     
  • Academic Growth
    Continous assessment;
    Summative assessment: cycle tests, exams; 
    Life Skills programme; Skills & value learning;
    Intentional teaching of higher order thinking skills;
    Supervised homework
  • Numeracy and Maths Skills
    MATHLETICS
  • Cuturals
    Natural Sciences and Technology
     
  • Economic studies
     
  • Social Sciences
    History and Geography
     
  • Literacy
    English, Afrikaans, isiZulu
     
  • Arts
    Music, Art, Drama workshops 
     
  • Computer Skills
    Introduction to basic programming (Grade 6)
     
  • Sport
    Tennis, cricket, rugby, soccer, netball, athletics, swimming, chess 
     
  • Extra-curricular activities
    Computer club, creative dance, art club, music, drama

 

 

 
Winter Sports Day
Sat 26 May 12
Rugby, Netball and Soccer
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Term timetable

SCHOOL TERMS 2012

Term 1: Wednesday 11 January to Friday 23 March
Term 2: Wednesday 11 April to Wednesday 27 June
Term 3: Wednesday 18 July to Wednesday 19 September
Term 4: Monday 8 October to Tuesday 4 December

 








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